Earth and Planetary Sciences

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the American Museum of Natural History curates the museum's world renowned collections of minerals and gems, meteorites, ores, rocks, and xenoliths. Staff members conduct research that explores the nature of terrestrial and planetary processes.

The members of the department are engaged in a variety of research activities, and often collaborate with other scientists from around the world. Take a look at the topics in geology that we find exciting, or walk through our lab.

The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the American Museum of Natural History holds seminars on most Thursdays during the academic year. Please refer to the current schedule for more details.